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Pennsylvania
Fall 2020Pre-Season Webinar
Volleyball
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Agenda
● Welcome● Q&A in Chat ● Housekeeping● Sport Rules Updates & Reminders● Return to Activities overview● Virtual Sectional and Fall Fest Competition● Sport Guides for Coaches
○ Practice Planning○ Skill and Drill activities ○ Event offerings this season○ Virtual offerings
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Coaching Topics
● 1:4 - Coach to Athlete Ratio○ Maintained at all times ○ Coaches within 1:4 MUST be Class A Volunteers
● Certified Coaches○ will be flexible this season, certified coach preferred but not required○ virtual coach certifications will be available in August for those
interested in becoming certified● REMINDER - once in-person competitions resume
○ Team Sports & Individual Skills■ Must have at least one (1) certified coach per team and at least
one (1) certified coach for Individual Skills
○ Individual Sports■ there must be at least one (1) certified coach per 25 athletes at
training and competition.
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Athlete Medicals
● 6-month extension of a current athlete’s 3-year Application for Participation (also known as “medical”) - for expirations dates from March - July 2020. ○ Athletes will medicals expiring August 1, 2020 and on
MUST have a new form to participate.
● The athlete has not had any major changes in their health status since their last valid Application for Participation was completed.
● High risk individual should not return to Special Olympics in-person activities until Phase E
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Job Description and Levels of Responsibility
HEAD COACH:
● Certified in the sport
● Supervises all coaches and athletes
● Responsible for equipment,
transportation, and lodging
● Develops practice plans and assigns
duties to Assistant Coaches
● Check athlete medical and volunteer
Class A
● Completes all required paperwork
(competition, training numbers)
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ASSISTANT COACH:
● Assist head coach/help supervise
athletes (1:4)
● Performs duties assigned by head
coach
● Assist in evaluating training
● Arrives on time for practice/stays
throughout practice
● Assists with uniforms, collection of
medicals and taking attendance
Full position descriptions for both head and assistant coaches can be found
here: SOPA Website on the Resources/Training
https://specialolympicspa.org/resources
VSys Portal - “Training Schools, Webinars and More”
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● Sport Skills Sign-Up ● Sport Skill Training Interest (Level 1)● STA Hours● Special Olympics PA - Track 2 - Experienced Coach
MUST REGISTER FOR TRAINING SCHOOLS ON VSYS.
VSys Portal - STA - Sport Training Application Forms
● Log into the Online Portal● Go to the tab Training Schools,
Webinars & More● Select Sports Trainings Application
Coaching Hours● From the available options please
select the following;○ Sport in the “job” drop down○ Location○ Date of training○ Start time of training○ Duration of training
● Select Save to submit the hours for review.
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VSys Portal - STA - Reviewing Submitted Hours● Go to the tab My Information● Select Sports Trainings Application – Submitted Hours● From the available listing review hours submitted● If hours were submitted incorrectly, select Delete to remove those
hours from pending. ● Hours with no status are considered approved
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Looks like someone needs some clearances & trainings
Good thing they are easy to locate!
Continuing Education on the website
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Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Center
Continuing Ed. Course Options
REQUIRED once every 3 years to maintain certification.
LOTS of options.
Improving Communication:
Closed Facebook Group for Coaches:
● 100% Optional
● Direct connection to coaches
● Share Competition
Information/Reminders
● Share Training/Coaching Tips
● Encourage sharing of best practices
between coaches
● Q&A
● Coach Page
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Webinar Series:
● Lunch & Learn - will be RECORDED and posted to SOPA website, on toolbar - Volunteer Resources, Trainings
● Entire listing and registrations links can also be found here: https://specialolympicspa.org/lunch-learn-webinar-series
● Several qualify as continuing education
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR TOPICSEmail Jennifer at [email protected] with any suggestions.
Upcoming Webinars
August 26th - Virtual Fitness - Phase A Register Here
September 9th - Uniform Logo’s & Requirements Register Here
October 14th - Unified Fitness - Register Here
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Coach Training & Progression Plan
Certified Coach
● Class A volunteer with at least 1 sport certification
Bronze
● Adds: Fit 5 activation, personal best performance goals, Coach Special Olympics Athletes course (currently being offered virtually)
Silver
● Adds: Athlete goal setting, training minimum of 10 weeks, Principles of Coaches course, Coaching Unified Sports (will both be offered virtually by SOPA in fall/winter)
Gold
● Adds: advanced sport skills course, training at least twice a week for minimum of 10 weeks, develop year-round training/wellness plan for athletes 13
Fit 5 - Get Started...
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Sign-up:● Special Olympics website, More Than Sports,
Health Resources - https://specialolympicspa.org/health-programs
● Lots of information including Fit 5 Sign-up form● Once you sign-up you will be contacted by SOPA
Staff with more information
Implement:● Spend 5-10 minutes before/during/after practice to
review materials. ● Turn-key program all materials and educational
resources will be provided
USA/World Games
2021/2022 World Winter Games ● January 22-28, 2022; Kazan, Russia
2022 USA Games● June 5-11; Orlando, FL● Shifted qualifier for these games to Fall Festival 2021● Coach applications will be available this fall● Pre-selection questionnaires will distributed this fall
○ must complete to be eligible for selection
2023 World Games ● June 16-25; Berlin, Germany● More info to come!
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Rule Updates:NEW - 2020 SOI RULES
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Sports Director
Maryellen BrownVolleyball Sport Director
Sport specific questions can be directed to Marellen at:
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Rule Updates
No Rule Updates
Continue to use
Version:2020 Rules
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Rule Reminders
Prelims -
● Must play top 6 players for the first 6 minutes● The last 4 minutes substitute the rest of the
teams
Uniform -
● Soft fabric/material arm sleeves and wrist bands are permitted
● Sleeves and wristbands should be one of the colors of the uniform
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Return to Activities
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The Phases
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Return to Activity Resources
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● Video trainings and all resources available on SOPA website
● Return to Activities - Condensed Coach Edition● SOPA Phases
○ Phase A - Virtual Training/Competition○ Phases B/C - In-person training/virtual competition
● Code of Conduct and Risk Assessment Form● Training in a Safe Environment● High Risk Individuals
○ not eligible to compete in-person until Phase E○ includes all participants - volunteers, athletes, Unified partners, etc.
Contact Chelsea Hammell, SOPA’s COVID-19 Coordinator, with additional questions: [email protected]
Important Highlights
● Participation is OPTIONAL● Attendance limits for each phase include all
participants: athletes, Unified Partners, coaches, volunteers, caregivers, staff, spectators, or others in attendance
● At-home virtual training and competition will always be available for those uncomfortable or unable to return to activities in person
● Risk assessment forms must be completed by all participants prior to participation
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Coach Responsibilities
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● Educate athletes, partners, and volunteers on the signs and symptoms of COVID-19
● Remind all high risk athletes to train at home● Ensure that all participants are wearing personal protective
equipment● Ensure that athletes bring their own water/drinks, no
shared water jugs/coolers● Ensure athletes have access to equipment that is not shared
with others during practice● Ensure athletes avoid shaking hands, fist bumps or high fives
Athlete Practice Checklist
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Recommended:
● Hand sanitizer● Disinfectant wipes● Sunscreen - if needed● Bug Spray - if needed● Granola bar/
Post-practice snack● Hair ties/Headband - if
needed
Required:
● Face masks● Water bottle(s)● Sports Equipment -
if they own it, this can also be provided by coach
● Towel - if necessary to the sport
Make sure your athletes bring their OWN:
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Virtual Competitions
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Sectionals and Fall Fest
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● Sectionals - Saturday, October 3rd○ All 3 sectionals will occur on same day,
programming may run over two days Oct 3-4○ Entry information due on 9/10○ Results due on 9/28
● Fall Festival - Friday-Sunday, November 6-8○ Programming will run over the 3 day timeframe○ Entry information due on 10/15○ Results due on 11/2
Competition
● Coaches will collect and submit preliminary scores 3 weeks prior to competition for divisioning.
● Athletes will be divisioned by ability, age, and gender.
● As per the Honor Code, the same venue must be used for entry and final scores.
● The Monday prior to the competition the coach will submit final competition scores
● We will ask coaches/athletes to submit pictures/videos of training throughout the season
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Honor Code
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● Give athletes one attempt to record their competition score. Providing multiple attempts to try and submit a higher score is illegal and violates the integrity of virtual competition
● Follow and enforce the competition rules for each sport which includes calling any illegal attempt or violation
● Have athletes use the same course, field, court, and equipment for divisoning as well as all virtual competitions
● Submit the exact time, distance, scor, or other performance measurement for each athlete for divisioning an all competitions
● Follow all virtual competition guidelines and standards provided by SOPA
● Meet all deadlines for submission of scores● Ensure the athletes have the proper equipment and practice facilities
which provide them with the best opportunities to succeed
Awards
● Place of finish determined by athlete performance in each division.
● Each skill will have its own division.● GOC’s are working on how awards ceremony will
look.● Official SOPA awards will be given for sectionals
and State events
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Sport Specific Guide
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Volleyball - Return to Activities GuidanceVolleyball Sport Guidance
● Coaches Guide○ Coach responsibilities○ Requirements of Phases○ Practice Plan example
● Training and Competitions○ Equipment needed○ Entry and Score Submission○ Training Drills○ Individual Skills
● Resources○ Data collection forms○ PPE requirements○ Setting up a safe training environment○ Signage○ Honor Code○ COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct
● Competition Entry per skill ○ up to 3 allowable○ Must select Level 1 or 2 per athlete, no crossover
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Practice Plans!
• Practice Plans are often an overlooked step• Share with your assistants!• Keep your practice organized
• Set specific times and stick to them!• Fighting the law of diminishing returns
• Allows you to be prepared for the next drill• Assistant coaches/volunteers can setup the next drill!
• Maintains a consistent structure to your practices• Building a consistent schedule makes a good flow of practice and the
athletes can get into a rhythm
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Phase B & C Practice Plan Example
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Phase B & C Competition Level 1 Skills
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Overhead Passing
Forearm Pass
Underhand Serve
Phase B & C Competition Level 2 Skills
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Bump Set
Over the net set
Overhead Serving
Virtual Offerings to Come
● At-home Virtual Sport Specific○ Coach provide necessary equipment○ Adapted level 1 and 2 skills - using household
items○ Specific competition division for at-home
training● At-home Virtual Fitness Offerings
○ Virtual Fitness Competition○ National Distance Challenge
● More information will be available mid-August
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Questions?
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